Bach flowers: who are they?

Developed by Dr. Edward Bach in 1930, these famous herbal and flower preparations have already been proven! Very useful to soothe blues, stress , insomnia ... there are 38 and all correspond to different moods and psychological ailments grouped into 7 categories of behavior. Namely: fear , discouragement and despair, loneliness , uncertainty, lack of interest in the present, hypersensitivity to others and finally the excessive preoccupation with the well-being of others.

For their inventor, each elixir corresponds to a negative feeling. Indeed, each flower has the mission of diverting the negative feeling felt into a positive feeling. For this, the Bach flower develops the opposite state to that felt to create a balance. So someone anxious, taking the appropriate Bach flower treatment, will be soothed and serene.

Find more info in Anne-Sophie Luguet-Saboulard's book "Treat yourself naturally with Bach flowers", published by Leduc.

How to recognize Bach flowers?

Gathered in the middle of nature, Bach then kept them in an alcohol, type cognac or brandy. Today they are marketed in the form of small bottles on which is affixed the words "Bach Flowers Remedies".

How to use Bach flowers?

To benefit from the positive effects of Bach flowers, drop two drops under the tongue of the elixir corresponding to your malaise. Leave on for a few seconds before swallowing.

If the taste bothers you, you can also dilute it with a little water. Be careful not to exceed 6 different elixirs if you want maximum efficiency.

These can of course be taken in addition to drugs or other safe therapies.

You can also use a Bach flower in friction , with two drops on the wrists, the plexus, the neck and behind the ears .

Consume at least 4 times a day or more if you feel the need , there is no danger to health . Ideally, take them 20 minutes before each meal or just before (or during) a moment of significant tension.

How long does the Bach flower cure last?

In the context of temporary emotions you can make a small cure, between 1 to 5 days. To deal with emotions that have been embedded in you for a long time, plan for at least 20 to 30 days, when you will feel real improvements for old pathologies .

What Bach flowers for what malaise?

- If you decide to quit or start dieting , use the Cherry Plum to help you. It will help you soothe your fear of "cracking" and will bring you a good grasp of yourself.

- If you lack confidence in yourself and do not dare to say no to people around you, take the Centaury-based elixir, it will help you to assert yourself in public.

- Your enfantvous seems too suggestible? Help him protect himself from outside influences by offering him the Walnut Elixir.

- If you are tired and have trouble getting up in the morning, find vitality with the Hornbeam.

- If you do not feel good right now, to get back on track and overcome the depression , help yourself to the Gentian.

- You are pregnant ? Soothe the fears you have about your baby with Red Chestnut.

- You live very badly your menopause and your body disgusts you? The Crab Aple Elixir will help you to fully accept and regain your self-confidence . Do not forget: all women are beautiful!

Many other vials are available, do not hesitate to contact a specialist who will tell you the Bach flower suitable for your concern.